Top 10 2000s One Hit Wonders You Forgot Were Awesome

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These 2000s one hit wonders deserve a second chance on your playlist. For this list, we’ll be looking at tunes from artists that went from being radio sensations to largely forgotten by the public.

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00:00 [Music]

00:05 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 2000s one-hit wonders you forgot were awesome.

00:13 [Music]

00:20 For this list, we'll be looking at tunes from artists that went from being radio sensations to largely forgotten by the public.

00:28 Did we forget your favorite one-hit wonder? Let us know in the comments below.

00:32 [Music]

00:33 Number 10, Smooth Criminal, Alien Ant Farm.

00:37 Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal is a classic pop track from the singer's album Bad.

00:42 In an unlikely turn of events, Alien Ant Farm covered the song in 2001 with a completely different style.

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00:53 They infused their version with a harder edge and new metal flavor that works surprisingly well for a whole new audience.

00:59 Finding success in the early 2000s rock and metal scene,

01:03 the group shot to fame as the hit went to number one on the US Billboard Modern Rock chart.

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01:11 From the engrossing guitar work to the explosive breakdown,

01:15 this entertaining rendition of the 80s single ranks highly among the band's finest achievements.

01:20 It stands as their most successful hit on the charts.

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01:26 Number 9, Move Your Body, Nina Sky featuring Java.

01:30 Created by the pop sister duo Nina Sky,

01:33 Move Your Body has all of the trademark elements that make for an exciting dance hit.

01:37 [Music]

01:41 It reached four on the Hot 100 as well as achieving gold certification by taking the best elements from multiple music genres.

01:48 Despite its somewhat dated production,

01:50 there's still something to love about this track's inviting and bouncy rhythms.

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02:02 Nina Sky went on to other releases and remixes as featured artists,

02:06 and yet this remains their biggest single as a headline act.

02:09 Even though it fits well in the early aughts, it still deserves another chance at your next party.

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02:18 Number 8, Boston, Augustana.

02:20 Augustana brought another meaningful ballad to the mid-2000s with their tune Boston.

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02:29 Although it might not be immediately recognizable,

02:31 the singer's trademark falsetto in the chorus will likely send people back in time.

02:36 The emotional song found its way into various media from television shows to movies during the decade,

02:41 including a memorable appearance on One Tree Hill.

02:44 On the charts, the single fared better on the adult top 40 as it reached the 10th spot.

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02:54 While the rock band's next two albums ended up receiving some attention on the indie charts,

02:58 they never celebrated another release that was as powerful or resonant as Boston was.

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03:09 Number 7, Young Folks.

03:11 Peter Bjorn and John featuring Victoria Bergsmann.

03:15 Swedish indie rock crew Peter Bjorn and John catapulted to fame with this unlikely and deserving hit.

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03:27 Backed by an endlessly catchy whistle, Young Folks has just the right amount of clever songwriting

03:32 that could easily make it a viral sensation in today's social media landscape.

03:36 The song became a success around the world and on the US alternative music charts.

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03:47 And thanks to their simple and engaging production,

03:49 the band further charmed audiences with appearances on TV shows.

03:53 Young Folks was both a platinum track and a shining example of the indie movement going mainstream in the 2000s.

04:00 Between its light and airy sounds and nostalgic qualities,

04:03 we wouldn't mind if this track made a comeback.

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04:08 Number 6, This Is Why I'm Hot.

04:10 Mimms.

04:11 Rapper Mimms burst onto the scene in 2007 with the single "This Is Why I'm Hot."

04:16 [Music]

04:19 All swagger and attitude, the artist staked his claim in the music business

04:23 with this number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

04:26 The hip-hop track instantly transports you back to the mid-2000s

04:30 with its bold production and memorable chorus.

04:32 [Music]

04:38 While it might not be the most verbose or complex message ever recorded,

04:42 this song has enough entertainment value for any fun night out on the town.

04:46 The rapper's debut song and accompanying album, Music Is My Savior,

04:50 introduced him to a massive audience.

04:52 Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to keep him in the spotlight for long.

04:56 [Music]

04:58 Number 5, Flavor of the Week.

05:00 American Hi-Fi.

05:02 When pop-punk was all over the radio in the early 2000s,

05:05 bands like American Hi-Fi had a chance to rock out in front of massive crowds

05:09 with Flavor of the Week.

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05:17 The song expertly chronicles the ill-fated relationship

05:20 between a girl and her loser boyfriend.

05:22 While the guy seems to focus on substances and video games,

05:25 he neglects his significant other in a bittersweet tale of a doomed couple.

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05:32 Outside of the sharp story,

05:34 the track also has a collection of heavy riffs

05:36 that will satisfy any fans of loud guitars.

05:39 American Hi-Fi have remained a prolific act in their own right,

05:43 but Flavor of the Week stands as their calling card in the industry.

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05:51 Number 4, One Thing, A. Marie.

05:53 A. Marie's certifiable pop classic, One Thing,

05:56 rocked radio stations upon release

05:59 and should definitely get a resurgence on streaming playlists.

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06:07 Some might say her sound is reminiscent of other artists like Beyonce.

06:11 Considering that A. Marie's vocals are powerful and the song is ridiculously catchy,

06:16 we think she'd take that comparison as a compliment.

06:18 Over a thrilling drum beat,

06:20 A. Marie's compelling performance reveals that she's the real deal

06:24 and has an enviable range.

06:26 [Music]

06:28 And it's difficult to hear this kind of song

06:30 and not imagine it working the dance floor of any year.

06:33 Her four albums attempted to capitalize on her early success.

06:36 However, nothing hit the zeitgeist quite like One Thing did in 2005.

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06:45 Number 3, American Boy, Estelle featuring Kanye West.

06:50 British singer Estelle came to prominence in the States

06:52 with her hit single, "American Boy."

06:54 [Music]

07:01 The catchy number engages the listener with its quality sounds

07:05 and a star-making vocal turn from the lead artist.

07:07 Not to be outdone,

07:08 Kanye West joins in on the session in a few lines to keep the energy high.

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07:17 The track managed to crack the top 10 on the Hot 100

07:20 and it also won a well-deserved Grammy.

07:22 After climbing the charts, Estelle would go on to break into TV

07:25 with her role as Garnet on Steven Universe,

07:28 as well as some other musical ventures.

07:30 But many people still remember her best as the vocalist for this dance pop song.

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07:38 Number 2, Absolutely, Story of a Girl, Nine Days.

07:43 Absolutely, Story of a Girl by Nine Days

07:45 stands as one of the signature rock tracks from the early 2000s.

07:48 [Music]

07:54 Originating on the album, The Madding Crowd,

07:56 this classic tale has become synonymous with early 21st century pop rock.

08:00 The song's opening lines also feature some of the most famous

08:03 and oft-quoted words of any musical era.

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08:12 Using some surprisingly beautiful metaphors,

08:14 Nine Days never got the credit they deserve

08:16 for their inventive songwriting prowess.

08:18 Their lyrics were even referenced in the spectacular 2022 sci-fi hit

08:23 "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once."

08:25 While the single might have been their only significant hit,

08:27 the rock band continued on with several subsequent releases

08:30 that have been chasing this one ever since.

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08:54 Number 1. Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

08:57 Teenage Dirtbag encapsulates all of the complicated feelings

09:00 associated with being young and in love.

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09:08 The lyrics tell an intricate story that invites viewers to follow along

09:11 and become invested in the singer's journey.

09:13 Not only was it a big hit that went platinum in several countries,

09:17 but it also reached the top 10 on numerous music charts.

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09:24 Through its inclusion on the soundtrack of films like "Loser"

09:26 and the TV show "Generation Kill,"

09:28 the single only grew in popularity.

09:30 The self-deprecating words and the quotable chorus

09:32 make for a production that's relatable to every listener.

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09:41 Even if you don't know the band's name by heart,

09:43 there's a decent chance you'll come across their hit

09:45 on a nostalgic radio channel or your favorite TV show.

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